Can we handle another worming discussion?

[Vindicated]

Hit the horses with ivermectin 6 weeks ago. Three of the four are doing great-#4 was missed last worming, as she was healing from a PLTI and I did not want to add any more chemicals too her. Sidenote: I would not say that any of them have ever actually looked "wormy".

Anyway, #4 is looking wormy now. Ideally, I would think Fecal & PowerPac-but her owners pocket is really light right now after dealing with all of the PLTI vet bills.

Ivermectin? Ivermectin Gold?

Suggestions?

[JB]

When was the last tapeworm dosing? If it's been a while, then in 2 more weeks I'd do Equimax (I'll never use Zimecterin Gold, too much of a risk of causing contact ulcers, Merial even acknowledges it).

But, the difference in cost between a PP and Equimax isn't HUGE, so if the horse has been treated for tapeworms in the last few months, I'd do that instead.

If there are other horses who need a PP soon, you can do the liquid Safeguard (labeled for goats or cattle, as long as it's 10% fenbendazole) and on a per-horse basis that saves about $10 for the "power pack". For 1 horse it only saves a few $$ and you'll likely have some left over.

[BoysNightOut]

While they aren't perfect, Fecals can help show you what you need to address. They aren't usually expensive (paid $15.00 for my new horse to have one a few weeks ago), and I had the results back within 2 days.

Also...describe "looks wormy". Dull coat, ribs showing?....Can you describe the appearance a bit better just so we can get some idea of what you are noticing?